GARMENT CONSTRUCTION (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
DHSC 512(C)
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand techniques of developing paper pattern.
  2. Impart knowledge of constructional techniques.
  3. Impart skills required for converting fabric into sewn garment

Course Outcomes (COs):

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

CO244: Create and develop the skills of pattern making

CO245: Adapt basic patterns for construction of various garments.

CO246: Create paper pattern and construction for various garment components

CO247: Develop the ability to create style in the garment through pattern making techniques

CO248: Develop an analytical approach in selection of right construction method to achieve desired appearance in garments

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Practical assignments, Simulation, Portfolio Preparation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

  

 

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

  

  • Development and identification of:                                                                                              16 hrs
  • Seams: plain, french, counter, flat fell
  • Plackets : one piece & two piece
  • Fasteners: Hook & eye, Buttons & Button holes, Press buttons, Velcro
  • Edge finishing (binding, facing), pleats and gathers
  • Development of Paper pattern of basic bodice, skirt and various sleeves (plain, puff, flared, & kimono)  and collars ( peter pan, cape, convertible & shirt collar)                                                                                                     14 hrs
  • Develop style variation in adult bodice using dart manipulation of half scale standard Block                                                                                       10 hrs
  • Construction of skirt top/ kurta                                                                6 hrs
  • Adaptation of basic skirt block into style variations (Half scale)             8 hrs
  • Construction of skirt                                                                                                                             6 hrs
Essential Readings: 

 

  • Reader’s Digest-Complete guide of sewing, The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd., London
  • Jindal, Ritu., Handbook for Fashion Designing, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.
  • Shaeffer, Claire., Sewing for the Apparel Industry, Gajra Publication, Upper Sadle River, New Jersey 4.
References: 

 

  • Armstrong, H.J., 2009, Pattern Making for Fashion Design, Harper Collins Publishers Inc., Ney York.
  • Stamper, A.A., S. H. Sharp and L.B. Donnell, 1986, Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publications, America.

E- Resources:

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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